Mrs. Sena Mae Flanders Crosby, age 74, of Moultrie, Georgia, formerly of Lakeland, Florida, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday morning, September 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by loved ones, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Crosby was born October 21, 1950 in Pearson, Georgia to the late James Flanders and the late Louise Benefield Flanders. She made her career with Singleton Seafood Factory where she retired after 35 years of faithful service and she was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Moultrie, Georgia. She found great joy in eating catfish and traveling to the fair…
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William Henry “Buddy” Spikes Jr., age 81, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 10th, 1943, the son of Mr. William Henry Spikes Sr. and Frances Lee Garren Spikes. His survivors include: his beloved wife, Margaret Spikes of Douglas, GA; one son, William Boys Spikes of Douglas, GA; one daughter, Martha Frances (Danny) Simmons of Brooklet, GA; three grandchildren, Madelynn Simmons, Matthew Simmons and Hailey Spikes; three brothers, Winston (Donna) Spikes of Ocilla, GA, Tommy (Cheryl) Spikes of Nashville, GA, and Teddy (Polly) Spikes of Enigma, GA; two…
Suzette Ludwig, age 68, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 2nd, 1956 the daughter of Fred Brooker and Vivian Taylor. Her survivors include: one son, Stanley Jason O’steen of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Pat Niebor of St. Augustine, FL, Beverly Thomas of Douglas, GA and Buffy Waters of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren, Desiree Nettles, Brianna Nettles, Carter O’Steen and Keaton O’steen; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Brooker, and mother, Vivian Taylor. The family will receive friends on…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has recognized Brent Warren and Tom Feagle as its 2025-2026 Employees of the Year. These employees were honored for their dedication, hard work, and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees annually nominate staff members and supervisors for their exemplary performance on the job. The nominations are narrowed down by a committee, and the finalists are interviewed by a panel of judges to decide who will be honored. Brent Warren, Student Success Coordinator, was awarded the annual James A. Bridges Vanguard Award for the staff member of the year. Here is…
Daniel Alton Spivey, age 48, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center. He was born on July 14, 1977 in Douglas, GA to Daniel Stanley Spivey and Camellia Ortiz Spivey. Survivors include: mother, Camellia Ortiz Spivey of Douglas, GA; father, Daniel Stanley Spivey of Douglas, GA; brother, Nathan (Cindy ) Spivey of Dothan, AL; sister, Lundie (Hardy) Gray of Valdosta, GA; nieces and nephews, Amellia Gray, Parker Gray, Jewels Gray, Hudson Gray, Harper Spivey, Hayden Spivey, and Nellie Spivey; as well as several extended family members. He was preceded in death…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that unemployment fell in most of Georgia’s 12 regional commissions in August. “Georgia is the No. 1 state for business, and we’re continuing to build a reputation as the top state for talent,” said Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “This August, every metro area in Georgia shows lower unemployment than a year ago, and our regional commissions continue to see rates decline or hold steady. While month-to-month numbers may fluctuate, the year-over-year progress across all regions proves Georgia’s workforce strategy is delivering results for hardworking Georgians.” Please see a synopsis of each…
The City of Douglas has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) as a PlanFirst Community for the fourth consecutive time and has received Revitalization Area Strategies (RAS) designation for the third year. These recognitions highlight the city’s dedication to effective local planning, history of collaboration, public engagement, comprehensive redevelopment efforts, and significant progress towards its established goals. “We commend the City of Douglas on the efforts needed to gain this designation,” says Jon A. West, Georgia DCA Director of Community Development. “The City of Douglas will be recognized across the State of Georgia as a community that has…
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has presented the Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee with its 2025 President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates of Keep America Beautiful in creating clean, green, and beautiful communities. The President’s Circle Award, presented by Keep America Beautiful (KAB), is a national honor awarded to local affiliates that recognizes exceptional performance, dedication to KAB’s mission, and the development of strong partnerships. These achievements are assessed through the committee’s successful execution of the Annual Community Appearance Index, as well as the financial impact and effectiveness of…
A year-long mystery surrounding stolen wedding rings has come to a close. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Cristal Arguello Valle in connection with a theft that took place during a local wedding on November 19, 2024. Investigators say Valle, who attended the ceremony as a family friend and assisted the bride with her make-up, took the rings just before the bride walked down the aisle. Valle then abruptly left the event. The case initially went cold due to a lack of evidence, but on September 18, 2025, new information surfaced that allowed detectives to reopen the investigation. Following…
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report involving a juvenile in the Broxton area. During the investigation, deputies determined that a verbal argument between a mother and her child escalated into a physical altercation. Abby Gail Fernandez told deputies that she indeed backhanded the minor; officers observed several pieces of jewelry on the hand in which Fernandez used that were consistent with the juvenile’s visible sustained injuries; that were also consistent with the statements provided to deputies on scene by the minor. Based on evidence and witness…